KnockBack, Episode 158: BioShock Infinite
Added 2021-02-15 17:01:08 +0000 UTCHigh above the clouds is a city in the sky. It's called Columbia, and it was once a part of the United States, a floating testament to American Exceptionalism and the sacred religion of The Founders. This is all true in BioShock Infinite, anyway, an adventure set in an alternate version of 1912. As Booker DeWitt, your charge is clear: Rescue an unusual girl named Elizabeth from the grasp of Columbia's deified leader and get out of dodge. But, as with Ken Levine's original BioShock, Infinite is about much, much more than meets the eye, a clever, well-written title that challenges the very essence of what makes games... well... games! Racism, nationalism, militarism, industrialism. These aren't exactly common thematic elements of the fare we usually play. But here, they're central to the story. So press play, my friends. It's time to wipe away the debt.
Comments
This was a game that I liked the first time through but loved the second time after I understood the story more. Thanks for the episode, can’t wait for the fourth Bioshock game!
Michael Limauro
2021-03-05 11:52:05 +0000 UTCI’ve been looking forward to this one for some time, love hearing all your thoughts on Infinite!
Evan Frankfort
2021-02-24 13:24:51 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:46 +0000 UTCAgreed.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:41 +0000 UTC=D
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:35 +0000 UTCThat rules.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:31 +0000 UTCYes, good timing! I just replayed 1999 Mode in January. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:21 +0000 UTCHope you enjoy.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:07 +0000 UTCWe think it is!
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-18 16:50:00 +0000 UTCDefinitely worth the wait. Can't wait to see the Moriarty Bros talk about my favorite gaming franchise yet again!
Nathanael Haller
2021-02-16 15:31:25 +0000 UTCOn a serious note, this was a great episode, I wish there were more bioshock series so we could hear you two talk about it. Also, can we talk about how cool The name Booker is
Kenneth Oms
2021-02-16 12:18:00 +0000 UTCColumbia is so fully realized that I have to give applause to the art team and ken Levine. Brilliant game and I’ve always wanted to know what was left on the cutting room floor.
Andrew
2021-02-16 10:11:55 +0000 UTCGeorge Carlin was actually the parody of the Architect in Scary Movie 3 😂
Michael Vecchio
2021-02-16 04:34:24 +0000 UTCOoooo I’ve been flipping waiting for this!!!
Quintin Propes
2021-02-16 01:49:35 +0000 UTCI’m playing through Bioshock Infinite again on 1999 mode and this episode came at the best time. I’ll give it a listen once I’ve finished the game again
Darragh Livingstone
2021-02-16 00:08:10 +0000 UTCBioshock Infinite comes in 2nd on my all time list. I still remember finishing it on PS3 and seeing it still hold up as I platinum the game early last year. Super excited to hear you guys’ thoughts.
D'Ante Almo
2021-02-15 23:41:58 +0000 UTCAlready know this episode is gonna be a banger.
Anthony Palerino
2021-02-15 23:37:32 +0000 UTCI'm way healthier and more masculine than you, though.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:09:28 +0000 UTCEnjoy.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:09:19 +0000 UTCI don't even remember it. LOL.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:08:47 +0000 UTCCool, thanks for the info.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:08:36 +0000 UTCSoon.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:51 +0000 UTCGlad to hear it!
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:48 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:44 +0000 UTCToo many questions.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:31 +0000 UTCI have no idea.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:23 +0000 UTCEnjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:19 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:11 +0000 UTCWe hope you enjoy.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:06 +0000 UTCEnjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:07:02 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:06:58 +0000 UTCPlay.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:06:55 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:06:50 +0000 UTCWe lied.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 23:06:47 +0000 UTC"I'm not that worried about getting Covid, maybe I should be." As someone who just recently had it and got over it, yes, you should be. I've been through a lot in my life and let me tell you, this was the worst illness of my life. On day 11 I genuinely thought I was going to die. I'll spare you all the details. Just be as safe as possible, Colin. I love ya too much to be okay thinking about you going through what I went through!
Ian (616Entertainment)
2021-02-15 22:38:56 +0000 UTCThe video will go live tomorrow. We had to wait for some assets.
Colin Moriarty
2021-02-15 22:07:13 +0000 UTCHell yeah boys been waiting eagerly for this one
Colin Stevens
2021-02-15 21:55:03 +0000 UTCChris also recorded video for an SS+ episode and it never got posted
Kaleb
2021-02-15 21:35:21 +0000 UTCColin: Within the first 15 seconds of the episode, mentions that they are on camera for the first time in Knockback history. Also Colin: *no video on Patreon* Oh, Colin. You c**k tease. LOL. 😂
Aric Peña (@AricJP)
2021-02-15 20:53:29 +0000 UTCI choked on my water at the “yankee game in a barrel” comment XD
Robert Graham
2021-02-15 19:45:22 +0000 UTCWhat a great episode! I just wanted to provide a quick correction; America was involved in the Boxer Rebellion as a member of the Eight Nation Alliance. https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1999/winter/boxer-rebellion-1.html So the history in the game was fairly accurate, save for the whole floating city piece. Thanks again for the great content!
Zach Wishnuff
2021-02-15 19:41:10 +0000 UTCThis podcast is on video?! We want to see Dagan, release it and let us see the dag meister! Let us in!!
Kenneth Oms
2021-02-15 19:39:00 +0000 UTCA video version? This just made my week
KomakiKhaos
2021-02-15 19:38:22 +0000 UTCDagan, on video?! Dreams do come true.
Derek Waechter
2021-02-15 19:31:23 +0000 UTCViktor
2021-02-15 19:09:21 +0000 UTCDid Dagan say it took him FORTY hours? Is that even possible with this title?
John
2021-02-15 18:39:37 +0000 UTCReally been looking forward to this one. Bioshock Infinite is one of my favorite games.
Matthew Clem
2021-02-15 17:40:23 +0000 UTCBABOOMSKI
Casey Sitter
2021-02-15 17:35:38 +0000 UTCHell yeah! One of my all time favorites. Can't wait to get started.
Silentandcliche
2021-02-15 17:17:25 +0000 UTCShit yea... I've been waiting for this one.
Miles Williams
2021-02-15 17:11:02 +0000 UTCI’m so excited I love bioshock infinite!!!!
Will Ellis
2021-02-15 17:07:21 +0000 UTCI think I own the Bioshock collection on all 3 systems, (Xbox one, PS, and Switch). Lol. I think they're still all sealed. I love this series and need to go back and play all these again!
Anthony J Sanchez
2021-02-15 17:06:09 +0000 UTCVideo version of knockback ?! Color me excited!
Vladislav
2021-02-15 17:06:00 +0000 UTCVideo? I thought Knockback wasn't going to video too, did I miss something?
Brandon Breeland
2021-02-15 17:02:52 +0000 UTC
